The Portland daily press., 1887-03-09
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAs.
Presumpscot Valley Lodge, No. a,
Entertained by Ivanhoe, No. rs.

Nearly year ago, Ivanhoe Lodge, No. 25,.
X. of p, of this city, visited Presumpscot
Valley Lodge at Cumberland Mills, and the
visiting members were then entertained i'll
royal manner. Since that time Iyanhoe has
been on the lookout for an opportunity to re-
turn the compliment. Last evening was ar
ranged for the time, and the preliminaries
having been provided for at a previous meet
ing, the affair was carried 10 successful
issue; and delegation Of upwards of 100
members of the CumberlandaMills Lodge ar
rived at an early hour on special train over
the Portland & Rochester railroad, and were
welcomed by the committee from Ivanhoe in
knightly form.
In addition to the large number of invited
guests, there were present delegations from
many other lodges in the State, including
Rocky Hill Lodge Of Woodfords, Pequawket
Of Fryeburg, Bayard of Cape Elizabeth,
and large representation from the several
city lodges These had been gathered to-
gether for the purpose of witnessing the ex-
empli6cation of the Amplifed Third Rank
by 1yanhoe Lodge-a work especially inter-
esting to the members of the order, from the
fact that there are only two places in this
State where 1t is conferred, and it being only
the second time that it has been worked in
this city. Over this portion Of the proceed
ings, however, the veil of secrecy prevents
the ubiquitous reporter from presenting it to
the public 1t is stated that it was most sat-
isfactory to all concerned.
After the ceremonies of initiation into the
mysteries of the Rank were completed, the
visitors were invited to the banquet hall,
where tables were spread, running the entire
length Of the hall land placed as close togeth-
er as could be comfortably DONE These
tables, containing many substantial viands
and delicacieS, were indeed a tempting
sight. More than 200 sat down to the repast,
and it is only fair to say that ample justice
was done both by visitors and hosts. The
entertainment committee were indefatigable
in their attentions. and the service at the
tables was complete.
When all had been satisfied, and while eli
gars went round, the Chancellor Command
er of Iyanhoe raped to order, and in a few
pleasant words announced Past Chancellor
Warren would address the company, which
he did, relieving his mind in very happy
manner.
Mr. Elwell then spoke in laudatory terms
of the new work and the entertainment, and
closed by referring to Past Chancellor Shaw
in an amusing manner.
Past Chancellor Berry then sang song.
convulsing his auditors with laughter.
After this song Mr. Shaw of Cumberland
Mills, on being called for, wittily responded
to the personal illusions made by Mr.. Elwell.
Several other prominent members made
short speeches, all which contributed to the
general GOOD time, into the spirit of which
all seemed to enter with much enthusiasm.
More music followed, "Jingle Bells being
given with spoon and glass accompaniment
After this number, Past Chancellor Richard
nj. Libby spoke pleasantly.
Remarks were then made by Past Chan
cellors Greene, Stearns, Mari and Cohorne.
Past Chancellor Webb of Bridgton was very
happy in the wording of his remarks.
The singing of "Auld Lang Syne'' closed
the evenings exercises-an evening which
will be memorable in the history OF these
Lodges. Mr.. J. E. Warren presided at the
organ during the evening, giving great salts
faction to ALL